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Polypteridae

Barred bichir

Polypterus delhezi

Polypterid Fish of the Congo Basin

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

Barred bichir is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 44 cm.

Class: Bichirs and Reedfish
Order: Bichirs and Reedfish
Family: Polypteridae
Genus: Polypterus
Water type: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated

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